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(sTX NUMBER of more or less creditable publications giving views of the World’s Columbian 
Exposition were issued during the Eair or soon after its close, but it was impossible 
that these should be complete or in a style worthy the great subject. Time was required 
for a compilation of all that was best into a comprehensive whole which should be the great 
Pair reproduced and which should be also of the highest artistic finish. Such a work has been 
accomplished in 

'(•)!)£• pijLilD^ntjtljit Hjorlh’s Tair anil ©Watt piaisaurc. 

In compact form, but with nothing sacrificed, the pictured story of the Pair is told, brief letter 
press descriptions explaining each splendid illustration, and the views grouped for most con¬ 
venient reference. The volume here presented is the gathering together of the great harvest of 
beauties and marvels the Pair afforded. 


Entered according to Act of Congress in the year A. D. 1894, by 
W. B. CONKEY COMPANY, 

In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C 





PAGE. 

Ackerman, Wm. K _ 6 

Administration Building_ 10 

Agriculture Building. ... . 18 

Agriculture Building—Interior_210 

Agriculture Building — Main En¬ 
trance _ 04 

Agriculture Building Northeast 

Corner_ 60 

Algerian Theatre_ 219 

Andrews, Alex B.. 5 

Anthropological Building_94 

Arkansas Building_124 

Art Institute Building_87 

Art Palace—From Southeast_ 07 

Art Palace—Souttiern Entrance_68 

Art Palace—Statuary_115 

Barker, Mrs. Helen M_ 7 

Barrington, Charles V_ 0 

Battle-Shij) “Illinois”_97 

Belgian Section Manufactures — 

Bronze Vase. 121 

Brazil Building_ .169 

Burleigh^ Mrs. Edwin C.... 7 

California Sea Lions_109 

California Building_ ..125 

California Building—"Miner” Statue 126 
California Building—Statue of “ Cal¬ 
ifornia”__ 127 

Canadian Building_170 

Carter Harrison Speaking..42 

Casino. 92 

Ceylon Building... 171 

Chicago Day. 9 

Children'8 Building_ _ 84 

Chinese Cafe and Village....195 

Chinese Home View.. 104 

Chinese Joss House.. 105 

Christopher Columbus — “ Whale- 

back ”_ 47 

Columbian Fountain—Central View. 24 
Columbian Fountain—Front View.. 23 
Columbian Fountain—Side View_22 


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INDEX 


PAGE. 

Columbian Fountain Bear View... 21 

Columbian Guard_ 208 

Columbus Statue — Administration 

Building_ 77 

Convent of La Rabida__ 90 

Connecticut Building_ 130 

Cold Storage Warehouse_ 224 

Cold Storage Warehouse—Fire .225 

Cold Storage Warehouse—Fighting 

the Flames_ 226 

Colorado Building_129 

Cooke, Mrs. Susan Gale. __ 7 

Crawford, Samuel A_ 6 

Costa Rica Building_172 

Court of Honor by Moonlight—In 

Colors_ Frontispiece 

Court of Honor_ 8 

Court of Honor—From Northwest.. 20 

Davis, George R_ 5 

De Young, M. H_ 5 

Delaware Building.__131 

Dickinson, John T__ 5 

East India Exhibit_ 101 

East India Building_ ISO 

Edmunds, Howard 0.__ . 6 

Egyptian Dancing Girls_209 

Egyptian Temple... 210 

Electric Fountains.. 25 

Electricity Building—From North¬ 
east.... 83 

Electricity Building — Main En¬ 
trance _ 81 

Electricity Building—Interior_122 

Electricity Building—South Front.. 82 

Esquimau Boy.... 189 

“ Farmer’s Bridge ”. 19 

Ferris Wheel__ _ 192 

Ferris Wheel—Sectional View.193 

Fisheries.. 71 

Fisheries—South Front_ 72 

Florida Building...__ 132 

Forestry Building_ 95 

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PAGE. 

French Building... 173 

French Building, Pavilion and Court 174 
French Department—Manufactures 

Building_ 99 

French Section Manufactures—En¬ 
trance _ 101 

French Statue of the Republic_ 100 

German Castle___203 

German Castle—Entrance_204 

German Village_ 202 

German Government Building. .. .176 

Germany—Germania Fountain_175 

German Section—Interior View_103 

German Section—Iron Gates....102 

Ginty, Mrs. Flora Beall.._ 7 

Gladstone’s Ax and Big Timber Cuts. 123 
“ Golden Door ” — Transportation 

Building __ 80 

“GoldenDoor”—Side Decorations.. 79 

Allen, Gorton W..._ 5 

Grand Arch of Peristyle_ 16 

Grand Basin_ 15 

Grotto—Illinois Building_135 

Guatemala Building__178 

Hagenbeck’s Animal Show....199 

Harrison, Mrs. RusseU B_ 7 

Hayti Building__ 179 

Higinbotham, Harlow N... 6 

Horticulture Building—Over Wood¬ 
ed Island...70 

Horticulture Building.69 

Horticulture Building —Under the 

Dome.. 116 

“Hunt Ball”—Art Palaoe.114 

Ice Railway... 207 

Idaho Building.. 133 

Illinois Building —From Woman’s 

Building... 34 

Illinois Building—Grain Picture_136 

Illinois Building___ 134 

Indiana Building. 137 

Iowa Building...138 








































































































INDEX. 


PAGE. 

Irish Village__ 197 

Japanese Buildings_182 

Javanese House..201 

Javanese Village__ 200 

Joint Territorial Building_168 

Kansas Building...;.. 1S9 

Kentucky Building_110 

Krupp Pavilion_ 89 

Krupp and Shoe and Leather Bldgs. 88 

Lake Front Promenade_ 38 

Laplanders__ 223 

Libbey Glass Works__198 

Livestock Pavilion_ 96 

Louisiana Building..__111 

Machinery Hall—From Northeast .. 66 

Machinery Hall—Eastern Portal_65 

Machinery Hall—Boiler Room_112 

Machinery Hall—Interior_ 111 

Maine Building__ 142 

Manhattan Day_ _ 43 

Manufactures Build’ng—From South- 

w. st.._.-_68 

Manufactures Building—East Side.. 59 

Manufactures Building—Interior_98 

Manufactures Building—West En¬ 
trance.. 60 

Mariue Cafe__ 93 

Maryla d Building__ 143 

Massachusetts Budding_ ._141 

Merchant Tailors, White-Star and 

Puck Buildings.... 86 

Meredith, Mrs. Virginia C. 7 

Michigan Building_ 145 

Michigan White Pine Pyramid_146 

Midway—Looking West..194 

Midway—Looking East. ... .191 

Mines Building—View Down an Al¬ 
ley__ 119 

Mines Building—From the North_76 

Mines Building—North Entrance_75 

Minnesota Building... 147 

Minor, Mrs. Katherine L_ 7 

Missouri Building....148 

Monolith, or Obelisk__ 26 

Montana Building.149 

Music Hall. 85 

Music Hall, Peristyle and Movable 

Sidewalk.......14 

Nebraska Budding.. ..150 

New Liberty Bell__ 91 

New Hampshire Building_ _151 

New Jersey Building. 152 


PAGE. 


New South Wales Building_183 j 

New York Building_153 

“ Nina” and “ Pinta”.. 44 | 

North Dakota Building...__154 1 

North Dakota—Old Red River Cart. .155 

North Pond..__ 32 

North and South Canals_28 

Norwegian Building_184 ( 

Obelisk—From the Northwest_ 31 

Ohio Building_157 

Ohio—Soldiers’ Monument_156 

“Old Vienna”—The Rathhaus_220 

“Old Vienna”—Interior_221 

Orange Globe -CaliforniaBuilding. 128 
Ostrich Farm_ 222 


Palmer, Mrs. Potter_ 7 

Palmer, Thomas W_ 5 

Peck, Ferdinand W_ 6 

Penn, Davidson R_ 5 

Pennsylvan ia Building_...158 

Penobscot Indians_ ... .. ...49 

Persian Theatre and Pompeiian 

Building_ 205 

Peristyle..._ 17 

Piatt, H. P_ 5 

Price, Mrs. Charles__ 7 

Rhode Island Building..159 

“ Santa Maria”_ _ 45 

Seeberger, Anthony F_ 6 

South Canal__29 

South Canal—From the Southeast... 30 

South Canal Bridge__ 62 

South Dakota Building_160 

Souvenir Coin Exhibit_113 

Spanish Building_ 185 

State Buildings—From the Northwest 37 

Statuary, “Germania”_ 53 

Statuary, “ Boy and Horse ”. 12 

Statuary, “ Plenty ”_ 13 

Statuary, Proctor’s “Cowboy”_40 

Statuary, Proctor’s “ Indian ”_41 

Street in Cairo, Boy and Donkey_214 

Street in Cairo, Bride on Dromedary.215 

Street in Cairo, Camels___212 

Street in Cairo, Group of Nubians ..216 

Street in Cairo, Procession..213 

Street in Cairo, Staff Play....218 

Street in Cairo. Soudanese...217 

Swedish Buildings... 189 

Texas Building_..._161 

Transportation Building — From 
Northeast_ 78 


PAGE. 


Transportation Building — East 

Front_...._ 54 

Transportation Building — Great 

Steam Hammer_.__120 

Transportation Day—View_ 56 

Trautman, Mrs. Ralph_ 7 

Totem Poles. _ 48 

Turkish Building_187 

Turkish Village__206 

United States Government Building 61 
United States Government Building 

— Interior. Big Tree_108 

United States Government Building 

—Interior. Colors___106 

United States Government Building 

—Interior. Ordnance__107 

United States Government Encamp¬ 
ment _ 55 


United States Naval Observatory, 
Life Saving Station, Light House 


Exhibit and Weather Bureau_51 

Utah Building. __ 162 

Venezuela Building_188 

Vermont Building_ ..163 

‘' Victoria House ”__ 177 

View over Grand Plaza—From South¬ 
east_ 11 

View North From South Colonnade. 27 
View Northwest—From Government 

Building____ 33 

View From Northwest Corner of 

Grounds_ 35 

View Northwest—From Agriculture 

Building__ 39 

Viking Ship. 46 

Virginia Building...__ 164 

Waller, Robert A_ 6 

Waller, Thomas M _ 5 

Washington Building__165 

West Virginia Building..__166 

Wilkins, Mrs. Beriah. 7 

Windmill Exhibit_ 50 

Wisconsin Building__167 

Woman’s Building__ 73 

Woman’s Building—East India Tea 

Room. 117 

Woman’s Building—East Portal_74 

Woman’s Building—Interior....118 

Wooded Island__ 36 

World’s Congress of Beauty....193 

Yucatan Ruins........ 52 


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The Court of Honor.—Time may dim the recollection of many of the myriad charms of the White 
City, but one will always remain as fresh, as fair, as beautiful as if ’twere only yesterday ’twas seen, 
and that is the Poet’s Dream, the Court of Honor. Its remembrance is imperishable. 

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Chicago Day.—Who has not heard of it? The seething mass of humanity, which left scarcely a 
square yard of unoccupied space in the vast area covered by the Exposition buildings and its grounds, 
was proof positive that not only Chicagoans, but the strangers within her gates wished to show by their 
presence their appreciation of Chicago’s herculean task. Seven hundred and fifty-four thousand, two 
hundred and sixty-one visitors! No wonder the world stood aghast. 

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The Administration Building had a character about it so unmistakable that from whatever point a 
view was taken of it, or wherever it appeared it could always be recognized. Its east front was 
a favorite one to present, flanked by the Electricity Building on the right and Machinery Hall on the 
left. 


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From southeast over the Grand Plaza was one of the most imposing views to be had upon the 
Exposition grounds. From a point in this direction, as indicated in the illustration, were visible a 
portion of Machinery Hall on the left, a whole front of the Administration Building and part of the 
“Farmers’ Bridge" on the right. 


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The Boy and Horse, as one of the striking statues adorning the Grand Basin was called, repre¬ 
sented a youth standing shovel in hand beside a noble horse of the Norman breed. The horse is har¬ 
nessed as if the pair were just going to the field or returning from it, the conception being spirited and 
most effective. 


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The Statue of Plenty, designed by the sculptor E. C. Potter, was duplicated among the adornments 
of the Grand Basin and was a most successful symbolic work. Plenty, a tall and graceful woman, 
stood beside a massive bull, her arm resting upon him and in her extended hand a stalk of ripened 
corn. 


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The Music Hall, Peristyle and Movable Sidewalk, viewed together from the roof of the Manufact¬ 
ures Building, afforded a picture of interest. The Movable Sidewalk on the pier extending far out into 
the lake was very popular during the warm days of the Fair, when the lake breeze in all its cooling 
force was especially sought for by the multitude. 

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The Grand Basin, looking eastward, afforded one of the famous views of the Exposition. , The 
beautiful sheet of water, the great white structures on each side reflecting in its depths, the fountains 
in the foreground and the Peristyle in the distance combined to make a picture to be borne in mind for 
all time. 

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The Grand Arch of the Peristyle supported what was known as the Columbus Quadriga, a group 
of figures representing the discoverer in a chariot drawn by four horses led by women. Heralds rode 
beside them. The attitude of the great navigator standing in the chariot was that of one who has suc¬ 
ceeded, and the whole grouping was full of life and energy. The Arch and entire Peristyle, with Music 
Hall, were destroyed by fire the evening of January 8, 1891. 

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The Peristyle as viewed from the lake possessed charms for the beholder which could only be 
temporarily forgotten when the greater glory of this majestic production of the designer s art burst 
resplendent upon the vision upon entering the Court of Honor. In its stately grandeur, however, the 
Peristyle as seen from the lake was a sight always to be remembered. It will be seen no more. The 
beautiful Peristyle was destroyed in the great fire of January 8, 1894. 

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The Agricultural Building never appeared to better advantage than when viewed from the south 
terrace of the Grand Basin. Here its principal facade with its richness of outlines, wealth of orna¬ 
mentation, massive Corinthian pillars and statuary of heroic size created an impression which is indeli¬ 
bly impressed on the memory. 


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The “ Farmers’ Bridge ” in the foreground was so named as nine out of ten of our country cousins 
crossed the South Canalhere to enter the Agricultural Building at the northwest corner. This sketch 
presents another picturesque combination of many features which made the Court of Honor so 
attractive. 


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A Portion of the Court of Honor is here represented, showing the 
southwest corner entrance of Manufactures Building, with the bridge lead¬ 
ing over the North Canal in the foreground. A statue of Neptune stands 
out boldly against the sky, and at its base is seen one of these refreshing 
bits of well-kept lawn in which the Park abounded. 
















A Rear View of the Columbia Fountain gives a view of Father Time 
using his scythe as a helm and holding hrm the massive rudder beneath. 
Sea nymphs are disporting themselves in the water of the vessel’s wake, 
tritons and dolphins are playing about, and sea-horses uprear themselves 
in the distance, drawing the barge with them in their progress. 











A side view of the Columbia Fountain shows Columbia sitting aloft in a grand barge of state urged 
on by the sea-horses of commerce and by the rowers on either side, the Arts and Industries. The 
rowers which appear in this illustration are Agriculture, Science, Industry and Commerce. Fame 
blows her trumpet at the bow and Father Time is at the helm. 

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The Front cf the Columbian Fountain, which could be seen closely only Irom a boat on the water 
of th?Gmnd Basin afforded one of the most effective views of that great piece of work- In the illus¬ 
iona pair ihe sSvhorses, which draw the barge, are seen uprearmg just over the fountain s 


cascade. 


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MacMonnies’ Fountain stood at the head of the Grand Basin immediately in front of the Admin¬ 
istration Building. Its right and left supports were the electric fountains, one of which is discernible 
in the left corner. In the near background is the east portion of Machinery Hall with the obelisk and 
colonnade in the distance. 


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The Electric Fountains had a never-failing charm for tire host of visitors who nightly attended the 
Exposition. The one here given stood opposite the southeast corner of the Electricity Building. The 
bridge led over the North Canal to the Manufactures Building, which is seen on the left, and away in 
the distance can be seen the Music Hall and the ill-fated Peristyle. 

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The Monolith which stood at the end of the South Canal near the Southern Colonnade was an 
exact reproduction of the famous Cleopatra’s Needle which was given to the United States by the 
Khediv e of Egypt, and now stands in Central Park in New York. Lions guarded its base and the whole 
formed a graceful filling out of the scene at that point. 

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Standing under the shadow of the Colonnade and looking north to the far distant Illinois Building, 
there was spread before the observer's gaze a view so replete with charms as to hold spellbound the 
true lover of the beautiful. Here art proclaimed herself, and so true had she been to nature that nature’s 
own handiwork seemed to pale before such magnificence. 

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The North and South Canals, with the intervening basin, were prolific in charms for the artist to 
reproduce. The one here given was taken front the landing stage on the east side of the Electricity 
Building. With a small portion of Manufactures Building on the left, there can be seen beneath the 
arches of the bridge the breadth of water in front of the fountains, with Machinery Hall and the 
Agricultural Building in the distance. 


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The South Canal, as was called the pretty sheet of water between the Agriculture Building and 
Machinery Hall, was not on the great highway for boats, and so lacked a little of the variety of the 
ponds and lagoons, but this deficiency, as the illustration shows, was well offset by its magnificent 
surroundings. 













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The South Canal, as the sheet of water lying between Machinery Hall and the Agriculture 
Building was called, ranked next only to the Grand Basin in purely artificial beauty. Almost inclosed 
by massive structures, it seemed like merely a water plaything, as indeed it was. The view shows 
fronts of Machinery Hall and the Electricity Building. 

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The Obelisk rose to a lowering height at the termination of the South Canal near the Colonnade. 
On its base was the following appropriate inscription: “Four hundred years after the discovery of 
this- continent by Christopher Columbus, the nations of the world unite on this spot to compare in 
friendly emulation their achievements in art, science, manufactures and agriculture.” 

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The North Pond, as it was called in default of a better name, was the pretty sheet of water lyintt 
between the Art Palace and the Wooded Island. In the view above the Illinois Building appears on 
the left and the Art Palace on the right. The little platform extending over the water is where the 
competitive fly-casting was done. 


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A Look Northwest from the Northwest Corner of the Government Building gave a pretty view of 
the roadway skirting the lagoon and of the two bridges, one over the north inlet and the other over the 
lagoon, to the Wooded Island. The Fisheries and the Illinois State Buildings were here the most con¬ 
spicuous structures. 


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A south view of the Illinois Building from the colonnade of the Woman’s Building is produced 
here with a most artistic effect. The sharpness of outline is softened down by the distance, while the 
shrubbery in front and the glimpse of the quiet waters of the lagoon give to the whole an Old World 
appearance. 


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At the northwest corner of the grounds a view to the southeast was something most attractive. 
Close at hand to the right was the pretty isolated northwest pond, and to the left extended a panorama 
of state buildings with the domes of the grander structures showing above them in the remote distance. 


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The Wooded Island, viewed from the roof of the Manufactures Building, lay beneath the eyes in 
such a manner that all its features could be perceived. In the view given above, the south half of the 
Island is particularly well defined. The object lying beside the Island in the foreground is the float, 
whereon performances were sometimes given. 


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From the northwest corner of the grounds a view was had of the array of state buildings which, of 
themselves, made a charming city. In the illustration the Kansas Building appears on the right in the 
immediate foreground; that of Texas on the left, while the domes and roofs of the structures of numer¬ 
ous other states are also plainly visible. 


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The Lake Front promenade was the great highway from the Peristyle on the south to the Naval 
Exhibit and the group of state and foreign buildings on the north. In the distance to the right will 
be noticed Great Britain’s home, Victoria House, on the left the United States Weather Bureau, Life 
Saving Station and Observatory, and immediately in the rear the Clam Bake Building. 

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From the west front of the Agriculture Building standing beside one of the statues of Plenty, am. 
looking northwest, the scene was most picturesque in a strictly artificial way. There was nothing of 
nature to the scene save the water of the canal in front, but the architectural effect was graceful in the 
extreme. 


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Proctor's Cowboy, next to the Indian by the same artist, was the most successful piece of statuary 
on the borders of the two lagoons. The figure of the cowboy was extremely spirited and forceful, but 
the horse was not so well done. It is said that this portion of the work was left to a pupil. 


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Proctor's Indian, which ornamented the shore of the lagoon near the Transportation Building was 
admittedly one of the best pieces of sculptural work on the grounds. The attitude of the Indian show 
him eagerly scanning the plain for a possible enemy. The chief Red Cloud served the artist as a 

model for the well-executed work. 


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Carter Harrison Addressing a Vast Audience was one of the scenes of the day when the Viking 
Ship reached its destination and cast anchor in the harbor at the World’s Fair grounds. The illustra¬ 
tion, small as is the scale of portraiture, gives a faithful idea of the appearance of the famous mayor 
standing before a multitude. 


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Manhattan Day was the day of days for New Yorkers at the Exposition. It is classed among the 
red letter days with a representative attendance from all over the state and a complete attendance of 
160,382 visitors. The latch string was out at the New York Building from early morn till dewy eve that 
day, and the warm hand of hospitality was extended to all comers. 

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The Nina and Pinta, the two smaller vessels of the Columbus fleet, left Spain with the Santa 
Maria, but unlike her had to be towed over. They were modeled after the plans of the originals in 
which the discoverer made his perilous voyage. As they lay at the wharf, east of the Agricultural 
Building, they were never for a moment during the day without a crowd of.visitors. 

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The Santa Maria, one of the three Columbus caravels, left Cadiz, Spain, in February, 1893, and 
crossing the ocean alone reached Chicago the following July. She was an exact reproduction of the 
flagship in which Columbus sailed to the New World. Her dimensions were as follows: Length at 
water line, seventy-one feet three inches; beam, twenty-five feet eight inches; depth of hold, twelve feet 
five inches. She carried a crew of fifty-two men. 


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The Viking Ship, built in Norway and making the ocean trip alone, was a reproduction of a ship 
a thousand years old, dug out of an ancient mound. The staunch vessel made the voyage with ease, 
repeating the journey of Leif Ericssen, who undoubtedly saw America long before the year 1492. 
though not profiting by the discovery. 

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The steamer Christopher Columbus, more popularly known as the “ Whaleback,” carried more 
people to and from the World’s Fair grounds than any other vessel in the service. It was built on the 
plan lately coming into vogue on the great lakes, and by its appearance fully justified the title given its 
class of boats. It was a good-looking monster. 


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Curious aboriginal emblems were those known as Totem Poles, erected by the Indians of British 
Columbia to commemorate heroic deeds in the lives of the braves. They are grotesquely carved and 
vary in height according to the rank of the deceased. The natives are said to value these ancestral 
relics very highly. 


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The Penobscot Indians represented by four families made the Ethnographical ground north of the 
Anthropological Building their temporary home during the Exposition. Here in a thoroughly primi¬ 
tive style they whiled away the summer days and afforded a vast fund of entertainment and instruction 
to visitors who watched them at their domestic duties in their birch-bark wigwams or paddling their 
canoes on the South Pond. 


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The Windmill exhibit was an elaborate one. As many as a hundred makers of windmills in the 
United States had their manufactures displayed here. Mills abounded on every hand from the modest 
one for family use to the towering aermotor seen in the illustration. An interesting feature in the dis¬ 
play was the old Dutch windmill seen to the left. 

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The Naval Observatory, Life Saving Station, Lighthouse Exhibit and Weather Bureau were all 
grouped near together on the lake front just south of the north inlet. In the illustration the structures 
devoted to the purposes named appear in the foreground. In the rear is the government encampment. 
Dimly in the far distance appears the Statue of the Republic. 

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The Yucatan Ruins made an interesting study for visitors to the Fair. These ruins from 
ancient cities whose history is lost, were cast in staff from molds secured by the United States con¬ 
sul to Yucatan, and indicated a higher stage of culture than now possessed by any people of the 
region where they exist. They are a puzzle to the student. 

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The Statue of Germania, which stood near the stoch barns, did not, because of its location, attiact 
the attention it would have done nearer the center of the grounds. The statue had, however, a 
utilitarian value, since it was cast in cement and served to illustrate to what uses that substance prop¬ 
erly constituted may be diverted. 

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The East Front of the Transportation Building, with its Golden Door as a center-piece, afforded a 
charming view looked at across the lagoon from the Manufactures Building. This is the view given 
above. The Transportation Building, both in architecture and in the coloring of its exterior, was a 
departure from the general style of the great buildings. 

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The Government Encampment was always an object of curiosity to visitors to the Fair and was 
worthy the attention given it. Very nattily kept was the encampment, and the regular discipline of a 
military post was duly observed. The government occupied with its encampment and exhibits all the 
space between the Machinery Building and the north inlet. 

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On Transportation Day there was a wonderful procession of all means of conveyance, from the 
most ancient solid-wheeled bullock cart to the latest improvement in sumptuous modern carriages. In 
the illustration, a Lapp with a pair of reindeer harnessed to a sulky, is represented in passing the build¬ 
ing of New South Wales, 


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The Eskimo in their Kvacks afforded a never-failing object of curiosity to those who visited their 
not remarkably prepossessing village m the northwestern part of the grounds. Those shown in the 
illustration seem to be taking part in one of the parades on the lagoons, as the scenery indicates that 
they are away from home. 


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The Manufactures Building, from the southwest corner of the Grand Basin, looked very much like a 
mountain richly sculptured and decorated about its base. The enormous expanse of domed roof was 
almost too great to suggest ordinary human construction. Its more distant features were rendered 
vague and uncertain, and the general bigness of the Exposition was fully emphasized. 

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The east side of Manufactures Building as viewed from Lake Michigan here shows when there is 
the stillness of a summer Sabbath, not even a gentle zephyr to create a ripple; the pennants hang list¬ 
less on their staffs, the mighty monarch of the Exposition is reposing, and the little craft, the only thing 
that seems possessed of life in the scene, lies “as idle as a painted ship upon a painted ocean.” 

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The Manufactures Building had four great entrances, one in the center of each facade. The one 
here shown is that on the west side and approached by the bridge over the North Canal from Electricity 
Building. Eacli entrance was designed after the manner of triumphal arches, the center one being 
forty feet wide and eighty feet high. 


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The United States Government Building was not counted a triumph of architecture as compared 
with the beautiful structures about it, but, viewed from many points, the great edifice was by no means 
unattractive. The view given here is from some point a little south of west and across that portion of 
the waterway known as the North Pond. 


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Manufactures Building was seldom without a throng upon it. From this point a fine view was afforded 
of the front of the Agriculture Building, the Grand Basin with its flitting boats making an artistic fore¬ 
ground to the charming scene. 


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The northwest corner of the Agriculture Building was the central point of its most impressive 
frontage, a view from the northwest including both the splendid facades of the successful structure. 
In the illustration given, there is added a pretty view of the famous “ Farmers’ Bridge ” and of the 
southermost of the electric fountains. 


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1 he Main Entrance to the Agriculture Building, with its pure and 
graceful outlines, was not surpassed in beauty by any of the great portals. 
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Machinery Hall, viewed from the south front of the Manufactures Building, afforded a striking 
picture both of its rich facades appearing and a just idea being secured of its great dimensions, it 
was only from the northeast that such a view of this remarkable structure could be secured, while the 
distance indicated in the illustration was right for the purpose. 

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The Art Palace, viewed from any point possible, was a beautiful and imposing structure, in the 
opinion of many the most perfect product of architectural genius among the hundreds of fine buildings 
which made the White City. The view from the southeast, which appears above, was by no means the 
least attractive among those afforded from a distance. 

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The southern entrance to the Art Palace was a favorite spot for visitors to the World’s Fair, not 
only because here was a convenient landing place for boats, but because the view to the south was one 
of great extent and beauty. The illustration gives an excellent idea of some of the details of architecture 
of this famous edifice. 


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The Horticultural Building, the great storehouse of Flora’s treasures at the Exposition, when 
viewed from the Wooded Island, seemed faultless in its ornate beauty and architectural details. Its 
style was Venetian Renaissance, the order Ionic. The main entrance was formed by a highly orna¬ 
mental vestibule, and rising majestically above it was the crystal dome one hundred and thirteen feet 
high and one hundred and eighty-seven feet in diameter. 

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The Horticulture Building, over the Wooded Island, afforded what was, in many respects, the 
most picturesque view in the World’s Fair grounds. Here are taken in at one glance the maximum 
effects of beautiful sheets of water, charming landscape gardening and grand architectural effects. As 
a background to all is a partial view of the city outside. 

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The Fisheries Building, though of such form as to present nowhere a much extended front, was 
picturesque, looked at from any direction The Fisheries was an admitted triumph of architectural 
genius over material difficulties, and had the merit of being not only artistic, but of a form adapted 
perfectly to its practical uses. 


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The south front of the Fisheries Building became a familiar object viewed from the bridge over the 
north inlet, where scores of thousands were constantly passing and repassing. From here a better idea 
of the general exterior plan of the odd structure could be gained than from almost any other point, 
though the popular entrance was at the north side. 

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The Mines Building from the north presented a most attractive frontage, the Wooded Island on 
the left, the placid waters of the West Lagoon as a foreground, and the walls bordering the roadway 
on the right combining to make a proper contrast for the picture. The equestrian statue shown in the 
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The Columbus Statue, in which he is represented as taking possession, in the name of his sovereigns, 
of the New World he has discovered and which stood at the east entrance of the Administration Build¬ 
ing was, next to that of the Republic, the piece of statuary which drew more attention than any other 
on the grounds. It was an imposing object. 


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The Transportation Building, seen from an elevated point toward the northeast, appeared to 
advantage, there being no obstruction in this direction to the view of the eastern and northern facades. 
The famous “Golden Doorway" is shown conspicuously in the illustration, and the scene over the 
Wooded Island and quiet Lagoon is an extremely pretty one. 

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Beside the Golden Door to the Transportation Building were decorative features intended to 
supplement the oriental richness of that famous portal. This lateral treatment was alike on botli 
sides. The arabesque work and all details of the elaborate ornamentation are made plain. Gold and 
silver leaf and bright colorings were profusely used. 

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The Golden Door, as the main entrance to the Transportation Building 
was called, was not a golden door at all, but was a combination of silver 
and sea green. Its quintuple arches, with their elaborate ornamentation, 
gave an idea of what effect can be produced by the oriental taste in art, in 
this case certainly one of richness and beautv. 






















The Main Entrance to the Electricity Building was recognized as one of 
the finest among the many where architectural genius had exerted itself. 
Its salient features appear to advantage in the illustration here given, the 
beautiful columns, arch and pediments being brought out in detail. The 
statue appearing in the entrance was that of Franklin. 
























The Electricity Building with its south front facing the quadrangle is here shown to great advan¬ 
tage. MacMonnies’ fountain occupies the right center of the picture. A corner of the Administration 
Building catches the eye on the left, while the North Canal with a long stretch of Manufactures Build¬ 
ing is seen away to the far right. 


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lagoon securing the required distance for effect and enabling an idea of the features of the north 
facade. A bridge over the south canal at the northeast corner of the structure afforded connection 
with the roadway west of the Manufactures Building. 

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The Children’s Building was under the immediate auspices of the 
Board of Lady Managers, and was one of the great educational exhibits 
of the Exposition. The kindly work done in the care and protection 
of hundreds of little ones day by day exemplified the treasured saying of 
old, “Suffer little children to come unto Me, for of such is the Kingdom of 
Heaven.” 


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Music Hall, which occupied a place at the north end of the grand 
Peristyle and was connected with it, partook of the architectural beauties 
of that remarkable structure. Many concerts, conducted by great leaders, 
were held in Music Hall during the progress of the Exposition. It was 
destroyed by fire on the evening of January 8, 1894. 

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WHITE STAR LINE PAVILION. 


The White Star Line Pavilion, situated near the south end of the west lagoon, had a fine exhibit of 
steamship models inside, and the little building became a recognized interesting feature of the charm¬ 
ing locality where it stood. 


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The Art Institute Building, situated on the lake front at the foot of Adams street, and near the 
heart of Chicago, was partly an outcome of the World's Fair, and was the scene of the many notable 
congresses which will assist to make the Exposition live in history. It is a magnificent structure in a 
chaste and imposing style of architecture. 


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The Krupp and Shoe and Leather Buildings were close together in the southeastern part of the 
grounds, though exhibits more dissimilar could scarcely be imagined. The Shoe and Leather Building 
was not unpleasing, but unpretentious in style, while the Krupp structure was more self-assertive a 
solid building, with outlines which made it handsome. 

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The Krupp Exhibit, housed, as shown, in an imposing structure, was a popular place of resort for 
visitors. The great one hundred and twenty-ton gun shown was the largest piece of ordinance ever 
manufactured. There were other cannon of various sizes, rapid-firing guns and specimens of modern 
defensive armor plates. 


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The Convent of La Rabida, the place where Columbus received aid and shelter when wearied and 
discouraged in his efforts to organize an expedition, was thronged by thousands of sight seers. The 
building was an exact reproduction of the old convent and held the large collection of Columbian 
relics from all lands. 


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The Columbian Liberty Bell was a late arrival at the Exposition, but during its brief stay aroused 
a vast amount of interest. It was installed on the west side of the Administration Building on the plaza 
facing the Terminal Station. Many and various were the occasions during the Exposition that it pro¬ 
claimed its mission of peace. It weighed thirteen thousand pounds, was seven feet four inches in dia¬ 
meter and seven feet high. 


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The Casino, whicn shared the lamentable fate of the Peristyle on the night of January 8, 1894, 
stood at the south end of that grand structure. Its architectural beauty was much admired, and as a 
cool resting place was much sought after by weary sightseers, c It was one hundred and forty feet by 
two hundred and sixty feet long, and formed part of the Bureau of Public Comfort. 

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The Marine Cafe, located north of the Fish and Fisheries Building, was a very popular resort for 
those who cared to indulge in a recherche feast. Quaint and beautiful in its exterior, it had all the 
attributes of a first-class hostlery, and to the strains of sweetest music the pangs of hunger were 
appeased and the parching thirst was quenched. 

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The Anthropological Building, which stood in the southeastern part of the grounds, was four 
hundred and fifty feet by two hundred and twenty-five feet in dimensions and contained a most remark¬ 
able collection of exhibits. Man and his works were here the subject, and, additionally, the relics of 
prehistoric ages were abundantly displayed. The showing was one of the greatest interest. 

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The Forestry Building, in its material and style of architecture, proclaimed distinctly its uses and 
purposes. It was built entirely of wood and joined with wooden pins, not a bit of metal being used 
about it. Its dimensions were five hundred and twenty-eight by two hundred and eight feet. Every 
pillar inside was a tree trunk. The display, all objects relating to forestry, was a magnificent one. 























The Live Stock Pavilion, in the arena of which the parades of live stock and competitive displays 
were made, was an immense structure in the southern part of the grounds. The arena alone was four 
hundred feet in diameter, and the ascending tiers of seats about it could accommodate fifteen thousand 
people at one time. 


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The Battle-Ship Illinois, with its foundation of brick, and its upper works of wood and iron, is said 
to have been an inspiration of Commodore Meade, of the United States Navy. It was a reproduction in 
appearance of a genuine battle-ship, and was regularly equipped and manned, forming an instructive 
object lesson to people living inland. 

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Interior of Manufactures Building.—The greatest building in the world, the largest and most 
varied display of the world’s manufactures ever gathered together under one roof, and one of the great¬ 
est architectural wonders of the universe; such, in brief, is a description of this colossal structure. The 
view here given is taken from the gallery looking down Columbia avenue from the south with the great 
clock in the distance. 


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The French Department of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Buildings situated aLonecorner of 
the intersection of the two great avenues, was one of the striking features of the showing made in that 
enormous structure. The entrance, with its beautiful arch and decorative surroundings, commanded 
general admiration, and the interior fully justified the promise made. 

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The Iron Gates of the German section in the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building were .said 
to be the largest specimen of wrought iron work ever made, as they were certainly among the most 
beautiful. Their total length with the connecting fence was one hnndred and sixty-one feet. The 
central gates stood forty feet high and twenty-two wide, and weighed eighteen tons. 

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The Interior of the German Section, in the Manufactures Building, was such as not to disappoint 
expectations raised by a study of the wonderful wrought iron portals to the exhibit. The view here 
afforded is of the department where was made a showing of fine ceramic wares, the famous Royal 
Berlin Porcelain Vase showing in the further corner. 

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A Chinese Home .View was given in the Chinese Village, or, ratlrer,. two of them, one representing a 
farmhouse, the other a “ house of royalty” inhabited by a Chinese lady and two children, a girl of over 
two years old and a baby boy. These exhibits were on the second floor of the Joss House. 


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The Chinese Joss House on Midway Plaisance contained a varied collection of the productions of 
the Mongolian race. It was not only large but meritorious. The illustration gives a portion'rtf the 
second floor where the display of textile fabrics, pottery, bronze work, in the manufacture of which the 
Chinese undoubtedly excel, called forth general praise. 

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appurtenances of the ordinance branch of the exhibit. 

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resources of the various departments being called upon to aid in the display. A portion of that from 
the War Department is represented in the illustration, the great gun, the imitation army mules, and 
the torpedo cans illustrating the character of the display. 

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The Big Tree from California was installed in the center of the rotunda of the Government Build¬ 
ing. It was a section thirty feet in length cut from Sequoia Gigantea, “ General Noble,” about twenty 
feet from its base. The tree was three hundred feet in height, its diameter at base twenty-six feet, and 
circumference eighty-one and a half feet. 


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A Group of Californian Sea-lions was conspicuous in the exhibit of the Smithsonian Institution and 
National Museum in the Government Building. These with the neighboring exhibits of mammals, 
birds, insects, etc., formed a great object lesson for the student. 


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the World’s Fair, several of them having their entire exhibits installed there. This view is taken from 
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the appearance of three huge railroad train houses arranged side by side. The illustration gives a 
view of the nave which contained the British exhibits starting at the northeast corner, the German, 
New South Wales and several other foreign displays in the distance, and in the far perspective the dim 
outlines of the Annex. 


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The Boiler Room of Machinery Hall was a sight worth seeing for the student of modern industrial 
methods. Here was arranged the greatest battery of boilers in the world, the illustration showing its 
enormous length. No coal was used, the fuel supplied being entirely of kerosene oil. The soul of 
Watts would have been delighted with the spectacle. 

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The Souvenir Coin Exhibit was placed directly under the dome of the Administration Building 
and was a curious and attractive object of examination, the display of half dollars being greater 
than most people had ever seen before. The coins were built into the form of the United States 
treasury building at Washington, and were enclosed by a railing and always well guarded. 

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The Hunt Ball was one of the paintings in the Art Palace which commanded general admiration. 
It was brilliant in coloring and the faces and figures in the scene presented were most attractive. It 
represented an occasion of the popular English social function at its height and was full of life and 
piquancy. 


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In the Art Gallery the multitude always found what fascinated them, and the attendance at that 
building never flagged greatly, however unpleasant the day might be. The view presented above is a 
scene in the department of sculpture, where were shown so many noble works by the most famous 
artists, both American and foreign. 

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Under the Horticultural Dome a mountain of greenery afforded a striking illustration of what the 
landscape gardener can accomplish. This mountain was a great mass of palms, ferns and other plants 
which might flourish in the warm atmosphere provided, and in its interior was a grotto, which was 
largely visited by the multitude. 


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The East Indian Tea Room in the Woman’s Building was a popular place of resort for the ladies 
and deserved the esteem in which it was held, both from the luxurious appointments and the quality of 
what was served. The furnishing was of the most luxurious character, all in the East Indian style 

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The Interior of the Woman’s Building made a pretty picture viewed from the gallery at either end 
This building was well lighted from the great skylight over its central court, and objects were visible 
with exceptional distinctness. The illustration gives an admirable idea of the arrangement on the main 
floor and of the surrounding galleries. 


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Down an Alley of the Mines Building was afforded at any time an illustration of the vast mineral 
resources of this country especially, though other countries were by no means unrepresented. The 
view given shows building marbles and other stone on the right, while on the left are great coal pillars 
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comprehended by visitors to any exposition of the past. Electricity as now applied had not much place 
a few years ago. In the illustration appears, the telegraph office in the foreground, the column up which 
colored lights flashed constantly standing just beyond. 

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Gladstone’s Ax and cuts of big timber made an interesting exhibit in the center of the Forestry 
Building. The ax of the statesman was shown, properly attested, in a glass case. The greatest block 
of wood in the collection was half a disk of California Redwood, the tree being four hundred and 
seventy-five years old when Columbus landed in America. 

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The Arkansas Building, situated near the northwest comer, was in the French Rococo style of 
architecture and was erected at a cost of §15,000. The exterior was in plaster and ornamental staff 
work, and made an excellent effect. Around the interior rotunda were six rooms for exhibits of historic 
interest. Some of the interior decorations were especially striking. 

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The California Building was, next to that of Illinois, the largest state building on the grounds, 
occupying an area of four hundred and forty-five by one hundred and forty-four feet. Its cost was 
$75,000, and the style of the old Spanish missions of Southern California was followed in its architect¬ 
ure'. A o-reat exhibit of state products was made inside. Its cost was $75,000. 

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The Orange Globe in the California Building was one of the novelties there shown in illustrating 
the resources of the state's great fruit area. How it was mounted is indicated in the view here given, 
herns and plumed grasses were largely used in decoration, as also appears from the graceful object in 
the immediate foreground. 


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The Colorado Building was in the Spanish Renaissance style of architecture, and was erected at a 
cost of $35,000. The exterior was of staff of an ivory color. Two slender Spanish towers, ninety-eight 
feet in height, were noticeable features. The interior was well finished, a splendid onyx mantel being 
among the decorations. The building was used chiefly as a state headquarters. 

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The Connecticut Building was near the extreme northeast corner of the Fair Grounds, and was in 
the type of a fine Connecticut residence. Its exterior was weather-boarded and painted white, and it 
was finished completely in the old Colonial style. The cost of the building was §15,000 and it was used 
as offices for commissioners and a state headquarters. 

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The Delaware Building was constructed of native woods and materials altogether from the state 
and was erected at a cost of $8,000. It made a picturesque showing, and its interior, one room of which 
was fitted up in Colonial style, contained many objects of interest, one a figure in clay of the old 
Swedes church at Wilmington, built one hundred years ago. 

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The Florida Building was a novelty, being a reproduction of Old Fort Marion in St. Augustine, 
perhaps the oldest structure in America. Its erection was begun in 1620 and continued one hundred 
years. The interior was finished in native woods, and there was a fine exhibit of state products, The 
building cost $20,000. 


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The Idaho Building was in the form of an elaborate Swiss Chalet, though the foundation was of 
basaltic rock, and the different stories were made of logs stained to give them the appearance of age. 
Mining and hunting scenes were represented in the interior. The building was sold, to be removed 
to England after the Fair. 


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The Illinois Building was, as might have been expected, the most expensive and imposing state 
building on the grounds, being erected at a cost of $250,000 and containing great numbers of exhibits. 
Its dimensions were four hundred and fifty feet by one hundred and sixty feet. Its great dome was 
one of the notable features of the exposition landscape. 

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The Grotto in the Illinois State Building was a novelty which had attractions for a great many among 
the multitude of visitors. It was in the interior of a fern and palm covered mount which stood just beneath the 
dome, and was arranged to produce a charming effect. 


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The Grain Picture, which attracted so much attention in the Illinois State Building, was the work 
of Mr. Fursman, and represented an Illinois prairie farm of one hundred and sixty acres. The frame 
curtain and the picture itself were all made of grain, corn husks, grasses and similar products of the 
farm. The perspective and effects of light and shade were all observed. 

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The Indiana Building was an attractive and comfortable structure built at a cost of about $65,000. 
It was in the French Gothic style, three stories in height, with a wide veranda and bearing two towers 
one hundred and fifty feet in height. It was headquarters for people from the state, making no feature 
of exhibits. 


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The Iowa Building was an enlargement and improvement of a stone structure existing in the park 
before the Fair and was one of the handsomest buildings on the grounds. It cost $35,000. Its interior 
decorations, done largely in corn and other grains after the style of the Sioux City corn palace, attracted 
general curiosity and admiration. 


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The Kansas Building occupied the extreme northwest corner of the grounds close to the Esquimau 
Village. The ground plan was irregular, but the general effect was good. The cost of the edifice was 
§25,000. The exhibit of state products was what might have been "expected from a region with such 
abundant natural resources. 


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The Kentucky Building was in perfect southern Colonial style, a typical old Kentucky homestead. 
The fireplace in the great hall would admit logs eight feet long. The building was used as a head¬ 
quarters and visiting place for Kentuckians, and was popular as well with people from everywhere. It 
cost $18,000. 


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The Louisiana Building was in imitation -of the old-fashioned Creole houses of the state; was two 
stories in height, with a piazza to each story, and was finished in native woods. Upon the second floor 
was a large exhibition room containing valuable and curious relics. Here Creole women showed the 
Acadian manner of weaving. 


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The Maine Building was octagonal in form with an area of sixty-five feet square. The first story 
was of granite and the exterior of the remainder of the building in wood and staff. The interior finish 
was handsomely executed in hardwood. The second story projected one foot over the first. The cost 
was $20,000. 


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The Maryland Building was a particularly handsome structure having an exhibition hall and vari¬ 
ous offices and reception rooms. In the principal room were many interesting historical relics from 
the old state. The flat roofs of the balconies and the building offered opportunity for views and prome¬ 
nading which was much utilized. 


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The Massachusetts Building was a reproduction of the famous^ John Hancock residence, so long a 
landmark in Boston. In front was a garden filled with old-fashioned flowers and shrubbery. The 
structure was a large one and elaborately finished, with parlors, reception 100 ms and offices at a cost ot 
$50,000. 


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The Michigan Building, situated near the Fifty-seventh street entrance and rarely closed, was 
among the most popular state buildings on the grounds. It was a tine structure, costing about $50,000, 
and contained a remarkable collection of the fauna of the state, together with an exhibit of its resources. 
The showing of minerals and timber was especially great. 

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The Michigan white pine pyramid, which though isolated, formed a leading feature in the Michigan 
forestry exhibit is here well represented. Fifty pieces of the finest Michigan lumber were selected for 
this grouping. It was located near the Michigan Logger’s camp, immediately west of the Stock Pavil¬ 
ion and south of Machinery Hall, seen in the distance. 

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The Minnesota Building was designed in the Italian Renaissance style and was two stories in 
height, of wood covered with staff. A sculptured group at the entrance represented Minnehaha and 
Hiawatha. There were the usual exhibition hall, postoffice, and other offices. The interior walls were 
frescoed in various tints. The cost of the structure was $30,000. 

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The Missouri Building was of frame covered with staff and had an attractive front, the main 
entrance surmounted with a domed tower seventy feet in height. The building contained thirty-two 
rooms richly ornamented and furnished, Missouri manufacturers contributing largely to the decoration. 
The cost of the structure was $45,000. 


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• 16 ^ onta . na building was of the Romanesque style of architecture and but a single story in 

height and costing $16,000. It was surmounted by a glass dome twenty-two feet in diameter and thirty- 
lght feet high. Panels in pure sheet gold were among the decorations from this mining state The 
gure of a gigantic elk appeared above the entrance. 


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The Nebraska Building was of the Corinthian order, sixty by one hundred feet in dimensions, and two 
stories in height. The exhibit hall was nearly sixty by seventy feet and contained a fine display of the 
state’s products. There were the customary offices, reading, smoking, and reception rooms. The cost 
of the building was $20,000. 


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The New Hampshire Building was in'imitation of a Swiss cottage, fifty-three by eighty-four 
feet, andjwo stories in height. The reception hall opened to the roof and was covered by a 
skylight.*? A state exhibit, a picture collection and a large state map were shown. The building 
cost $8,000. 


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The New Jersey Building was in imitation of that in which Washington made his headquarters at 
Morristown during the winter of 1779-80. The structure was utilized as a headquarters at the Fair for 
New Jersey people and their friends and for official purposes. It was chiefly of frame construction, 
though some staff was used. Its cost was §18,000. 

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The New York Building was a magnificent structure, costing $150,000, and in its style giving rather 
the idea of a luxurious Pompeiian residence. Its exterior was staff in imitation of marble and the 
decorations were rich and lavish. The interior was palatial in its arrangement and was the scene of 
many notable receptions. 


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The North Dakota Building was seventy by fifty feet in dimensions and had as its chief feature 
an assembly hall, with a broad fireplace at either end. There was a great showing of wheat, the state’s 
chief product, and in other characteristics the exhibit made was one well illustrating the vast resources 
of the country. 


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The old Red River cart, located between the North Dakota and Kansas State buildings, caused 
the time-worn instruction “Keep off the grass” to be daily ignored. So lifelike was the old “Red 
I )evon ” ox, that old and young were tempted to study it and its primitive vehicle from every point of 
vantage. Before 1871 this means of transportation was in vogue west of the Missouri River. 

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The Ohio Building’ was one hundred by eighty feet in dimensions, and was in the Colonial style of 
the more imposing order. Much of the finishing material was from the state represented. The build¬ 
ing was utilized simply for official and reception purposes and as a state headquarters. It cost $30,000, 


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The Pennsylvania Building was one rivaling New York in some of its features. Its front was an 
exact reproduction of Independence Hall, while the original Liberty Bell hung in its entrance. The 
roof was covered with American-made tin. A host of interesting relics were exhibited in the rooms, 
The cost of the structure was $60,000. 


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The Rhode Island Building was in the Grecian style, with columnar porticos on four sides. The 
columns were surmounted by an enriched Ionic entablature, and the building w r as finished with a roof 
balustrade. Entrance was had on every side. The structure was devoted, like most of the state build¬ 
ings, to reception purposes. It cost $10,000. 


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The South Dakota Building was the first thing to attract attention after coming upon the grounds 
by the Fifty-seventh street entrance. The structure was frame, the exterior being covered with Yank¬ 
ton cement in imitation of stone work. The general effect of the edifice was admirable. Its cost was 
$15,000. 


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The Texas Building was rather in the Spanish style and stood in the midst of an area beautified by 
landscape gardening on such a scale as was possible. The assembly room in this building was fifty 
feet square. It cost $50,000, the money being raised by the Ladies’Auxiliary World’s Fair Board of 
the state. 

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The Utah Building was a creditable one in all respects, its charming facade showing most advan¬ 
tageously among the state buildings about it. The structure was not expensive, costing but 810,000, 
but, by the taste exhibited, made amends for lack of greater size or more pretentious ornamentation. 


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The Vermont Building was one of the most unique upon the grounds, the two great shafts at its 
front, supporting allegorical figures, contributing largely to the effect produced. I he Pompeiian st)le 
adapted gave opportunity for novelty in form as well as in coloring. This variation from the general 
type of building attracted much attention. 

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The Virginia Building was an exact representation of the Mount Vernon mansion on the Potomac, 
so familiar to hundreds of thousands of Americans. This resemblance was carried into the interior, the 
furnishing being made up largely of historic heirlooms. Among the relics was a copy of the original 
will of George Washington. 


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The Washington Building commanded universal attention, constructed, as it largely was, of the 
gigantic logs of hr brought from the Washington forests. Two base logs were each one hundred and 
twenty-seven feet long. A monster flagstaff, a single stick, two hundred and eight feet in height, stood 
in front of the building. 


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The West Virginia Building was in the Colonial style, representing a West Virginia residence, and 
was two stories in height, with a pitched roof. All the exposed material was produced in the state. 
The ceilings were of ornamental iron work, made in Wheeling. There were four large fireplaces, two 
on each floor. The building cost $20,000. 


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The Wisconsin Building was a substantial and handsome structure, lying between those of Indiana 
and Michigan. The beautiful brown stone, the brick and the hardwood used all came from Wisconsin. 
A stained glass window in the west front which attracted much attention was presented by the city of 
West Superior. The building cost $80,000. 


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The Joint Territorial Building was erected by the territories of Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma, 
and was two stories in height, with a frontage of ninety feet. The main structure was divided into three 
departments, one for each territory, with apartments for the commissioners. The joint arrangement 
proved an excellent one. 


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The Brazilian Building was one of the finest government structures on the 
grounds, occupying an area one hundred and fifty feet square, and standing in the 
form of a Greek cross. It was of two stories surmounted by a handsome dome. 
There were no exhibits here, but the interior was tastefully decorated to illustrate 
events in Brazilian history 


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The Canadian Building, which was situated nearly opposite the British Building, 
on the lake front roadway, was a rather handsome wooden structure occupied by 
various representatives of the Dominion government. It contained a number of 
special exhibits from the provinces, some of them of a curious and attractive char¬ 
acter. Its cost was $30,000. 


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The Ceylon Building, or court as it was called, was a delightful structure built 
of Singhalese woods and elaborately and beautifully carved. The intricacy of detail 
and richness of the carvings attracted general attention and admiration. The ex¬ 
hibits made included a wide range of objects, jewelry, curios and numerous products 
of the famous island. 


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The Costa Rica Building, situated at the east end of the North Pond and facing 
west, showed to advantage its pure Doric style. In the construction much iron and 
cement were used, the whole being tastefully painted. The display made of tropical 
birds and plants added greatly to the attractions of the interior of the edifice. 

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The French Building, called the French Pavilion, was situated near the lake 
and was a reproduction in form of the Apollo Hall of the castle of Versailles. It 
cost 8100,000 and presented a most striking appearance. A colonnade and court 
of graceful design were attractive features. The interior contained many objects 
of historical interest to Americans, among them relics of the War of Independence. 

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The French Pavilion was one of the sights of the Exposition. The great Republic, ever lavish 
and generous in its undertakings, stinted nothing to enable her to shine in 1893 with deserved honor in 
the land of her sister Republic. The pavilion was full of interesting relics within, and in the court¬ 
yard was the “ cool grot and mossy dell,” depicted above. 

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A Group of German Statuary, which stood just to the north of the German Building on the lake 
front, was one of the handsome surroundings of that remarkably handsome structure. The character 
of the figures and the general design is well shown in the illustration against the pretty wooded back¬ 
ground. 

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The German Government Building was, in many respects, the most striking of its class on the 
grounds. It cost a quarter of a million dollars and was a magnificent specimen of typical German 
architecture. It excelled not only in architectural style, but in its profuse and beautiful decoration and 
elaborate coloring. It was a credit to the German empire. 

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“ Victoria House,” as it was called, the headquarters of Great Britain at the Fair, was a picturesque 
and expensive structure on the lake front, near the famous battle-ship. It was built in the style of the 
half-timber houses of the time of Henry VIII. It was beautifully decorated and furnished and devoted 
chiefly to official uses. 


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The Guatemala Building was in the Spanish style, and was situated in a charming Roman garden. 
The amount expended was about $40,000, and every effort was made by the republic to make the 
display a creditable one, efforts which certainly succeeded. The building was uniquely painted in two 
colors, in imitation of stone and a salmon rose. 


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The Hayti Building was a fine structure of native wood, built in a Grecian adaptation of the 
Colonial style and costing $20,000. The main hall in the structure was fifty feet square, enriched by 
graceful ornamentation. "The products of Hayti were exhibited here instead of in the department 
buildings. 1<?9 

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The East India Building was not a government affair but was erected by a company interested m 
the introduction of East Indian teas. It was a handsome structure though and its collection of East 
Indian curios was something never excelled in this country. They included a display of ivories, gold 
and silver work, carvings and a great number of religious objects. 

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The East Indian exhibit was a fine one despite the fact that the building containing it was a private 
enterprise of a tea company. The collection of ivory carvings, delicate East Indian work in the 
precious metals, and of objects of religious and historic interest was a large one. The view shows a 
typical corner. 


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The Japanese buildings were the only structures of note on the Wooded Island 
and consisted of three parts connected. The style was that of an ancient Japanese 
temple and the buildings were illustrative in design of the methods prevailing at 
different periods in Japanese history. The effect of the whole was most picturesque 
and pleasing. 


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The New South Wales Building, situated not far from those of Great 
Britain and Canada, was of classical design with a staff exterior, and was 
used as a headquarters for the Australian representatives, the exhibits of 
the progressive country 'being made in the various departments. * The 
building was a popular one, its occupants being especially genial and 
hospitable. 


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Fair proper. In the illustration the Woman’s Building, the Illinois Building and the Art Palace are all 
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A view of Midway Plaisance from any point was certain to be full of variety. It could not be 
charged against that droll village of nations that its appearance had the fault of sameness. The scene 
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given show the axle, the largest piece of steel ever forged, being thirty-two inches in diameter, forty- 
live feet long and fifty-six tons in weight. Several cars loaded with passengers are plainly discernible, 
and the network of rods which obscures the view beyond is evidence of the solid and sure manner in 
which this wonder of the nineteenth century was constructed. 

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The Midway Toward the West had the advantage of being easily reached from the outside, and 
became especially familiar to all who patronized the Midway route to the grounds. In the illustration 
a view is given of the structures on the north side, the entrance from Cottage Grove avenue showing 
in the distance. 


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I he Chinese Cafe was well patronized, there being- a natural desire to learn how real Chinese tea 
served in Chinese style, would taste and what would be the degree of enjoyment to a Caucasian in 
eating real Chinese dishes. The Chinese Village included, also, a Joss House and theatre, which, like 
the cafe, had a constant patronage from the curious. 

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The World’s Congress of Beauty was, as can be imagined, a congress of women. Between forty 
and fifty representatives of different nationalities, all of them types of loveliness, were gathered here, 
and dressed in their respective national or racial costumes, made a perfect “beauty show. 


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The Irish Village was one of the “green spots” of Midway. Everything was so natural—the 
thatched cottages, the merry laughter, the sallies of wit, the sweet Irish melodies sung as only colleens 
can sing them, the dear old Blarney Stone—everything was so characteristic that in the twinkling of an 
eye one was transported to the Emerald Isle. 


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The Libbey Glass Works, owned by the Libbey Glass Company of Toledo, Ohio, was a very large 
and ornamental structure which arrested the notice of visitors on first entering the Plaisance. Here the 
manufacture of glass was shown in all its details,glass blowing, cutting, decorating, spinning and weav¬ 
ing, the whole making a very interesting exhibit. 


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The Hagenbeck Animal Show in Midway Plaisance was one of the sights of the Columbian Exposition 
well worth seeing. No such display of trained wild beasts were ever before seen in America, and the arena 
which would seat a great number of people was often thronged. The illustration shows a group of the perform¬ 
ing animals. 


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The Javanese Village was the temporary home of an interesting little people, who made themselves 
thousands of friends by their gentle demeanor, their uniform good nature and their cleverness in their 
own arts. The village contained, besides quite a number of residences, a theatre and tea house, all 
built in the Javanese fashion, 


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A Javanese House was an interesting object to the visitor. The illustration gives an idea of the 
style of construction, which must be an excellent one for a warm climate. Bamboo is used almost 
exclusively and the house is raised on posts to avoid visits from serpents and similar undesirable 
guests. 


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The German Village, situated in Midway Plaisance, was, naturally, a popular resort in a country 
where the German element is so largely infused into the population. The front view here given 
shows the general exterior appearance with the German Castle in the interior, looming above the 
walls. There were many other special historic reproductions. 

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The German Castle was a prominent feature of the German Village in Midway Plaisance. It was 
in the South German style of medieval architecture, and conveyed to most minds rather the idea of a 
solid manor house than a fortress. In the castle was an extensive and interesting collection of ancient 
armor, which attracted much attention from intelligent visitors. 

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The German Castle in the German Village was a representation of a medieval stronghold. It was 
correct in every detail, even to the moat which surrounded it and the old drawbridges, one of which is 
shown in the picture. _It consisted of two large halls, a vestibule and a castle chapel. 


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The Persian Theatre and Pompeiian Views Buildings stood side by side, but there was no com¬ 
parison between the liveliness of their interiors. It was in the Persian Theatre that the dancing 
assumed such character that it was modified at the request of the Board of Lady Managers. The 
theatre is the building showing in the illustration with a dome and towers, 

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From the Bernese Alps to Turkey is quite a distance to cover in Europe,but the Midway Plaisance 
ignored time and space, and from one to the other was but a matter of a few steps. Great interest was 
taken in the Turkish Village, and before the close of the Fair there was scarcely a Turkish face that 
was not familiar to frequenters of Midway. 


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The Ice Railway was one of the speculative odd features of the Fair and achieved a degree of 
popularity toward the Exposition’s close. Sleighs assisted up an incline by machinery made a dizzy 
circuit at a tremendous pace along a roadway coated with ice, created by artificial means. It was 
curious even from a scientific point of view. 


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tinent, could be seen in the village known as a Street in Cairo. That was a sort of free for all place for 
all classes of African population, white, brown or black. The specialty of this particular group seems 
to be the coiffure. 


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The Soudanese, among them a child, a lively imp of eighteen months who danced,were among the 
odd groups from far countries who added to the variety of the great Exposition. A careless, jolly lot 
were the Soudanese, who were probably a great deal happier at the Fair than they were in their own 
often-raided part of Africa. 


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Staff Play in Cairo Street was one of the many novel exhibitions made by the people whose mode 
of life had been such that physical prowess counts highly. The staff play might be counted spear 
play instead, but was not much of a feature either way among the many more attractive performances. 


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The Algerian Theatre and Bazaar was a point to which visitors naturally wended their way on 
their tour of the Plaisance. The habits and customs of Algerian and Tunisian life were seen there m 
oriental perfection. The simple industries, the religious exercises and the pursuit of pleasure in its 
manifold phases were represented in a manner that left no room to doubt the origin of those who took 
part in the various functions. 


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The Rathhaus in Old Vienna was the most conspicuous building in that quaint village and was a 
reproduction of the ancient council chamber or town hall, as it existed, one hundred and fifty years ago. 
The tower, the balcony and decorations were all faithfully imitated and the structure thus given a 
historical interest. 


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The interior of Old Vienna was seldom so deserted as in the illustration, which must be from a 
photograph taken in the early morning. The quaint architecture, the bright display in the shops, the 
restaurant facilities, and, above all, the delicious music combined to make Old Vienna a place of 
famous resort. 


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The Ostrich Farm, on the Midway Plaisance, never lacked patronage from the first day of its instal¬ 
lation. It was a most interesting exhibit, and attracted the attention not only of the ornithological 
student, but of many a fair one who affected the ostrich plumes. 

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as did also their reindeer, some of the animals dying, but, on the whole, the far northern people seemed to 
enjoy themselves. Among them the most notable figure was King Bull, a more than centenarian. 


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The struggle with the flames on the occasion of the Cold Storage Warehouse fire 
in the Fair grounds was a helpless one. Of the men cut off from escape, sixteen were 
lost and several others were more or less seriously injured. At least fifty thousand 
horrified spectators were witnesses of the appalling scene. 

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The Photographic World’s Fair 


AND 


Midway Plaisance 


Is a splendid volume of 248 magnificent photographic views of the WORLD’S Columbian Exposition, faithfully 
representing it from every advantageous standpoint and constituting a most desirable Souvenir of that 
memorable occasion. 

It contains Exterior Views of all the Buildings and important Interior Views also, together with reproductions of 
The Statuary, The Lagoons, The Fountains, The Wooded Island, The Caravels, and indeed all other 
points of interest; while “The ITidway,” that “Street of all Nations,” is given a most natural and life-like 
representation. The Streets of Cairo, Hagenbeck’s Animal Show, Old Vienna, The Irish Village, The 
German Village, The Ice Railway, The Ferris Wheel, The Ostrich Farm, and, in short, all that was worth 
preserving to memory. A very comprehensive description specially written for this book accompanies each 
view, thus giving to the work an added value which will be greatly appreciated. 

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